North Wales Native, Husband And Father, Killed In Accident

NORTH WALES, PA — A native of North Wales and 2006 graduate of North Penn High School was killed in a car accident in Lehigh County last week.

The victim was Paul Loudenslager, a 32-year-old husband and father, according to his obituary. A resident of Coopersburg and 2006 graduate of North Penn, Paul was working as an electrician with Lansdale Borough Electric at the time of his death.

From his obituary to the tributes that have poured in from around the community, a picture has been painted of a man who went out of his way care for others.

"He enjoyed gardening, spending time running while observing the outdoors, and most of all quality time with his beloved wife and beautiful children," his obituary reads. "Paul was a selfless person, filled with compassion and unconditional love."

In the wake of his death, the community has rallied behind his family, raising more than $14,600 as of Wednesday morning in a GoFundMe campaign. It's drawn support from more than 170 donors.

The campaign organizers are hoping the funds can support funeral costs and comfort the family in the wake of Paul's passing. "It is in these times of loss and sadness when you see people coming together to help one another make it through, to support the people we care for," wrote Kira Greene, the fundraiser's organizer.

Paul was married to his wife Rachael, and they had two children together. He was also cared for Rachael's other two daughters, whom he "fathered like his own," the GoFundMe states.

"Paulie's heart was not only big enough for his family, it was big enough to care, love and spread kindness wherever he went," Lansdale Electric Superintendent Andy Krauss wrote in a remembrance on Facebook. "It didn't take long for Paul to raise the mood of any room or any group. His sense of humor and his wit were unparalleled. Paul was easy to love and would always embrace that love and give it back ten-fold."

Viewings will be held for friends at Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

The family requests guests wear colorful attire to celebrate Paul's life.

To donate to the GoFundMe and learn more, see here.

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